NEERA YADAV vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Neera Yadav under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming a three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000 for her involvement in land allotment scams during her tenure as Chairperson of NOIDA. The Court emphasized the need for accountability in public office and recognized the pervasive issue of corruption in bureaucracy. The judgment reinforces the principle that public officials must be held to a high standard of integrity and transparency in their duties.